Summary Information for Field Activity 1991-016-FA

Area of Operations: western Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, United States, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: June 11, 1991 to June 12, 1991

Chief scientist: Mike Bothner

Objectives: This cruise will be the sixth in the two year program jointly funded by the USGS and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. The U.S. Coast Guard is generously providing ship time and at-sea support. The objective of the program is to conduct long-term monitoring of currents, sediment transport, and physical/chemical characteristics of sediments in western Massachusetts Bay.

Type of Activity: Sampling; Mooring work;

Information to be derived: Time series data; Samples and chemical analysis; Suspended sediment concentrations;